Fixate Sloppy Joes

My family loves Sloppy Joes! Try this recipe for a healthier version.

Fixate Turkey Sloppy Joes
Serves: 4 (approximately 1 cup each)

2 tsp. olive oil, divided use
1 lb. raw ground 93% lean turkey breast
¾ cup chopped onion (approx. 1 medium)
¾ cup chopped red bell pepper (approx. 1 medium)
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups all-natural tomato sauce, no salt or sugar added
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce, gluten-free
1½ tsp. hot pepper sauce
1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
½ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
¼ tsp. ground black pepper
4 slices low-sodium whole-grain sprouted bread
Finely chopped fresh parsley (for garnish; optional)

1. Heat 1 tsp. oil in large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add turkey; cook, stirring frequently to break up the turkey, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the turkey is no longer pink.
3. Heat remaining 1 tsp. oil in second large skillet over medium heat.
4. Add onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
5. Add garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.
6. Add onion mixture, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, and maple syrup. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Add turkey to tomato mixture. Mix well. Reduce heat to medium-low; gently boil, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.
8. Place a slice of bread on each serving plate. Top evenly with turkey mixture (approx. 1 cup).
9. Sprinkle each serving evenly with parsley before serving, if desired.

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Baked Ziti

I threw this recipe together as a birthday celebration dinner for my daughter this week and it was so easy and delicious! No measuring required :)

Baked Ziti
1 lb. whole wheat ziti pasta
1.5 jars clean spaghetti sauce
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 small tub part-skim ricotta cheese
dried oregano
dried Italian seasoning
shredded mozzarella cheese

Brown ground beef and drain. Boil pasta according to directions on the box and drain. Mix browned meat with ricotta cheese, spaghetti sauce, oregano and Italian seasoning. Fold in cooked pasta. Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray. Pour pasta mixture into greased pan and top with mozzarella cheese. Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes and serve!

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Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pork Chops

Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup cold water
• 3 Tbsp. corn starch preferably GMO-free
• 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp. raw honey
• 2 Tbsp. all-natural ketchup, no sugar added
• 2 8-oz. cans pineapple slices in juice, reserve liquid divided use
• 3 Tbsp. rice vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
• nonstick cooking spray
• 1 lb. raw lean, center-cut pork chops
• 2 cups cooked brown rice
• 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Combine water and cornstarch in a small bowl; whisk to blend. Set aside.
2. Combine soy sauce, honey, ketchup, pineapple juice, vinegar, and garlic in a medium bowl; whisk to blend.
3. Add cornstarch mixture to soy sauce mixture; whisk to blend. Set aside.
4. Lightly coat inside of a 3-quart slow cooker with spray.
5. Add half of soy sauce mixture, pork chops, pineapple, and remaining soy sauce mixture; cover. Cook on high for 3 to 3½ hours (or low for 5 to 6 hours), or until pork chops are tender and cooked through.
6. Serve each pork chop with ½ cup rice. Evenly divide sauce and pineapple between pork chops. Sprinkle each with 1 tsp. cilantro.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 401
Total Fat: 6 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Cholesterol: 64 mg
Sodium: 646 mg
Carbohydrates: 54 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sugars: 20 g
Protein: 27 g

Portion Fix Containers
1 Purple
1 Red
1½ Yellow

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Dijon Chicken

I made this chicken for lunch today and it was delicious! Took less than 5 minutes to get together and baked in the oven for 30 minutes.

Dijon Chicken
Serves: 2

1 clove garlic, minced
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
Parsley, finely chopped (about 2 tbsp)
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Preheat oven to 425. Combine garlic, mustard, parsley, salt, pepper and oil in a small bowl. Brush the garlic mixtures evenly over the chicken breasts. Bake for about 30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink at the thickest part.

Portion Fix containers per serving: 1 red and 1.5 tsp.

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